USA Places - The Rough Guide to First-Time Latin America, Edition 2 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
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Manufacturer: Rough Guides
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
EAN: 9781843535850
ISBN: 1843535858
Label: Rough Guides
Manufacturer: Rough Guides
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: 2006-03-20
Publisher: Rough Guides
Studio: Rough Guides
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Synopsis Packed with essential information in a clear, concise format and delivered in an engaging manner, the second edition of "First-Time Latin America" helps prepare readers planning their trip. It includes information on what tickets to buy, where to stay, what to eat, and how to stay healthy. There are insightful overviews of each Latin America country, highlighting the best places to visit with country specific websites and necessary budget information. It is designed to answer the 'soft' issues not addressed by country-specific guides, for example, how to lessen the culture shock of your very first night in Latin America; what to think about if you're considering travelling on your own, and what to do when you return home. This edition includes an expanded chapter on working and studying in Latin America. This guide is designed for the weeks/months before you get on the plane.
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Summary: Great book for travelers planning their first trip to the region.
Comment: I bought this book when I first began planning my trip to Latin America. I hadn't ever been to the region and wanted to know as much about it as possible. When I bought the book, my prior travels included the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and I knew that Latin America would be a bit different! It's a great book for travelers planning a first trip to Central or South America, and also a great guide for first-time travelers in general. I think people of any age would find this book helpful, too--it's information that any traveler will find useful.
There is a chapter on each country in the region with highlights to consider visiting, plus practical information on what to take, how to get around, routes to consider, visas, health, safety, and lots more. It's not a book you will probably take with you when you leave, but one you'll want to read in the beginning or mid-stages of planning your adventure. It'll answer a lot of your questions and concerns and help you have a better idea of what to expect.
I'm definitely glad I bought and read this book as it prepared me well for my three month adventure in Central America and addressed many of my concerns and questions. Recommended for everyone considering or planning a trip to Latin America.
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Summary: Buy this first!
Comment: A great book to start with. We bought First-Time Asia before we took off to Asia for 6 months and it was extremely useful to help with all the planning and decide where we wanted to go. This time we know we want to go to Latin America but have no idea how south we will go or what so this book is great for the rampant changing of minds that occurs while we plan trips bc the information is so broad and covers everything. But it's just the basics. You will need a guide for each country you go to to take with you (we usually buy them used and trade them in when we arrive). Leave this one at home.
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